Exciting opportunities are currently available for Teacher - Fashion at TAFE Queensland. Apply today!

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About Us

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. We have recently been named the State Winner of the 2023 Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Queensland Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies. 

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

In TAFE Queensland, Brisbane region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We believe that every employee has a role to play in “making great happen” through the embodiment of the following core values and behaviours in all that we do:

• Safety First

• Focusing on our customer

• Taking responsibility

• Showing initiative

• Working together

Careers at TAFE Queensland   https://tafeqld.edu.au/about/careers-at-tafe-queensland 

Your Opportunity 

Are you looking for a career that is challenging but also rewarding? Do you have a passion for your industry, recent industry experience and industry qualifications? Have you considered sharing your knowledge and skills with future industry experts?

As a Temporary/Casual TAFE Teacher you will have the opportunity to impart your extensive industry knowledge and experience to students using a variety of delivery methods including in the classroom, online, and workplace. You will also enjoy the satisfaction of giving students from diverse backgrounds the skills they need to succeed at work and in their future.

The Role 

As a TAFE Teacher in Fashion, you have the opportunity to influence the careers of future industry persons by sharing your extensive industry knowledge to students in a classroom or other educational setting.

We have multiple exciting opportunities for temporary full-time, part-time and casual Teachers to join our Creative Arts - Fashion team at TAFE Queensland’s Mt Gravatt/Southbank Campus.

These positions report to the Educational Team Leader.

Salary

The salary range for a Teacher is $97,339 - $110,227 (gross) per annum (depending on educational qualifications held and teaching experience), plus superannuation contributions of 12.75%.

The hourly rate for a casual teacher is $96.64 plus superannuation contributions of 12.75%.

Benefits – Temporary employees

• Four (4) weeks recreation leave 

• Five (5) weeks Non-Attendance Time programmed annually for preparation 

• 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available

• Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products).

Mandatory Requirements 

Applicants must possess the following:

• Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed;

o MST20722 Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

o MST31022 Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

o MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

o or equivalent programs to the above 

Additionally, to become a TAFE Teacher, you must hold one of the following training and assessment credentials:

• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor; or

• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or 

• TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; plus:

o TAELLN411 or its successor or TAELLN401A; and

o TAEASS502 or its successor or TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B; or

• A credential issued by a higher education provider which would enable the individual to satisfy the academic requirements for registration as a secondary school teacher and one (1) of the following credentials:

o TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor, or 

o TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor; or

o TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set; or 

• A diploma or higher-level qualification in adult or vocational education (approved by TAFE Queensland).

Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.

Highly Desirable

 Candidates who possess the following will be highly regarded:

• Ability to teach across all aspect of the fashion courses with high level manual and digital skills.

• VET qualifications along with Bachelor or above qualifications.

• Current Queensland Driver’s license.

How to apply

If you’re interested in this role, please use the ‘Apply’ button to progress to the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal where you can view the full role description. 

When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• a detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and

• a cover letter which outlines the role/s type you are applying for, your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in vocational education and training, why you are interested in the role and what you will bring to the role within the context of the “How you will be assessed” criteria detailed in the role description (a maximum of 2 pages).

Candidate applications may be considered for same or similar vacancies within 12 months of original advertisement closing date.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 17 November 2026  

Job Reference Number: TQ2026 -1087

Contact: Ms Janelle Rayner, Operations Manager, Janelle.Rayner@tafeqld.edu.au

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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